NEED TO LOSE THE SANTA BELLY? LET'S TALK!

If I was a man, I could be chosen to play Santa. Maybe? It feels like I have a huge belly though. Having 2 kids didn't do justice to my body, below the belt. Do you feel the same way? Please share your story!

I am dedicated and determined to drop the pounds and get close to my goal weight before I turn 50. I am 49, from Williamsburg, PA, and would love to meet others who feel like their belly makes them feel like a Santa Claus.

If I was a man, I could be chosen to play Santa. Maybe? It feels like I have a huge belly though. Having 2 kids didn't do justice to my body, below the belt. Do you feel the same way? Please share your story!

I am dedicated and determined to drop the pounds and get close to my goal weight before I turn 50. I am 49, from Williamsburg, PA, and would love to meet others who feel like their belly makes them feel like a Santa Claus.

Saturday was a good day, and I walked 3 miles, and did lots of house cleaning too. Decorating for Christmas in the house, led me to the attic many times, traveling many steps. It was fun too. Getting outside a bit in the mild warm temperatures was enlightening as well.

Today is Sensible Servings and Sensational Steps Sunday.

VERSE FOR TODAY: "But as God hath distributed to every man (or woman), as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk." I Cor. 7:17

THOUGHTS: Sometimes we compare our weight loss journey with someone else, who may even had started their weight loss journey as the same time as you, but they are getting better results. It doesn't seem fair that we do the same work, but someone else loses faster, but we are made differently, with a different make up and a different metabolism. We are unique. We are called to do our best with what we are given. We may not have the same results as others, but that's okay. God will bless us for what we do and that's what really counts. It doesn't matter how many miles we walk, it matters that we are trying, and getting there one step at a time!

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Take a moment to laugh, smile, and give someone a hug. When we do this, we lower our blood pressure and boost our energy to want to move and not sit. Take a walk. Enjoy some music today, and try a few minutes of dancing. Eat a healthy lunch and dinner, and try a healthy snack like popcorn. Do 20 squats for strengthening your core. Fix your hair, put on some makeup, cause when you feel good, you will be energized to move it!

QUESTIONS OF THE DAY: What do you do when you feel bloated or know you are bloated? Do you eat a cleansing vegetable? What cleansing vegetables will help? Do you have a good exercise that will help this problemed area? Can you walk?

SHARE A CHRISTMAS PHOTO: Here is a photo to help you laugh. I'm still having fun with my sheltie who got a shave, and made him a second sweater, but in red. Don bought him a little gift to go with it and he tried it on yesterday! When we laugh, we feel good, and will be more energized. So, I hope you get a good laugh. Steven, my eldest, visited yesterday, but did not get a deer after a day of hunting, but he had a very good laugh about Tony. Tony didn't mind, but didn't smile for me when the photo was taken, but he did settle down and take a long nap with it on, which was so funny! What are you doing with man's best friend at home, if you have one?

LIVE AND LAUGH OFTEN! IT IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL!

HAVE A BLESSED SUNDAY! THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IS HERE, SO LET'S CELEBRATE THE REAL REASON FOR THE SEASON TOGETHER - JESUS!

Good morning buddies!

Saturday was a good day, and I walked 3 miles, and did lots of house cleaning too. Decorating for Christmas in the house, led me to the attic many times, traveling many steps. It was fun too. Getting outside a bit in the mild warm temperatures was enlightening as well.

Today is Sensible Servings and Sensational Steps Sunday.

VERSE FOR TODAY: "But as God hath distributed to every man (or woman), as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk." I Cor. 7:17

THOUGHTS: Sometimes we compare our weight loss journey with someone else, who may even had started their weight loss journey as the same time as you, but they are getting better results. It doesn't seem fair that we do the same work, but someone else loses faster, but we are made differently, with a different make up and a different metabolism. We are unique. We are called to do our best with what we are given. We may not have the same results as others, but that's okay. God will bless us for what we do and that's what really counts. It doesn't matter how many miles we walk, it matters that we are trying, and getting there one step at a time!

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Take a moment to laugh, smile, and give someone a hug. When we do this, we lower our blood pressure and boost our energy to want to move and not sit. Take a walk. Enjoy some music today, and try a few minutes of dancing. Eat a healthy lunch and dinner, and try a healthy snack like popcorn. Do 20 squats for strengthening your core. Fix your hair, put on some makeup, cause when you feel good, you will be energized to move it!

QUESTIONS OF THE DAY: What do you do when you feel bloated or know you are bloated? Do you eat a cleansing vegetable? What cleansing vegetables will help? Do you have a good exercise that will help this problemed area? Can you walk?

SHARE A CHRISTMAS PHOTO: Here is a photo to help you laugh. I'm still having fun with my sheltie who got a shave, and made him a second sweater, but in red. Don bought him a little gift to go with it and he tried it on yesterday! When we laugh, we feel good, and will be more energized. So, I hope you get a good laugh. Steven, my eldest, visited yesterday, but did not get a deer after a day of hunting, but he had a very good laugh about Tony. Tony didn't mind, but didn't smile for me when the photo was taken, but he did settle down and take a long nap with it on, which was so funny! What are you doing with man's best friend at home, if you have one?

LIVE AND LAUGH OFTEN! IT IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL!

HAVE A BLESSED SUNDAY! THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IS HERE, SO LET'S CELEBRATE THE REAL REASON FOR THE SEASON TOGETHER - JESUS!

Being home today, Don and I will be working on the train platform, or at least he will be getting it started. It will be exciting to see things progress in the next 3 weeks until it is finished. I'll share photos later!

Here in PA, it is unseasonably warm, and the warmth is welcomed. It is helping on the fuel bill, and I have yet to purchase oil for winter, and it is December already! Don will be having a Christmas party with a bonus coming soon, so plans are for it to cover the cost of the oil for winter. With him home 24/7, life is interesting, but he is giving me some space, as he is learning I post each morning here on EH!

I can't enjoy my spa for a few days because the temperature thermometer quit working, so a repair man is needed. It sure helped with the arthritis and I did water exercises! Now I have to step things up and try some new exercises and stretching.

TODAY IS RECOMMITMENT MONDAY AND MEDITATE AND MOVING MUSCLES MONDAY!

CHALLENGE THIS WEEK : Lose 2# at least is the top of my agenda! What is your goal? Eating more fruit, and doing a few minutes of circuit training gym that I have set up for winter, is my plan to do daily. I have to get started on it, because I am walking less outside when it is colder and is dreary and rainy a bit today too. Making winter weather excuses is what may be hindering my progress, but am working on that. Drinking water with ice helps too. I tried doing without all green tea drinks that are 0 calories, and I gained weight. So, I am trying to do one or two a day and get back to having a little. It curbs my cravings for sweets.

QUESTION FOR TODAY: What do you eat or drink that will curb your sweet tooth?

VERSE FOR TODAY: "For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ." Galatians 1:10

THOUGHT FOR TODAY: If you want to lose weight, you have to decide if you want to lose weight for yourself and for God, if you have faith. Doing it for yourself and Him will make it all worthwhile.

QUOTE FOR TODAY: The more I care, the less I weigh!

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT: I was trying to think of a good photo to post today, and this came to me...

When we begin a weight loss journey, we need to lay it all out on the table, and get the boxes of clutter out of the way, out of the attic, and is to get in order to work towards that goal and layout we want to accomplish. Having a plan to what you want to do each day to get to your goal can not be haphazardly just thrown together. You have to plan, and do it "one step" at a time. It takes energy and work to get the masterpiece done, and it takes time. Hang in there! It can be done! Just wait and see! Days, months, years will get it there it you stick to the plan.

In saying that, it is the same with doing a train setup. Getting prepared and laying the foundation to something great is just how you begin! Enjoy the scenario and the photo! We are just getting started, and will soon get rid of the clutter, but laying the foundation and working towards the finished product will be simply wonderful!

As my husband Don sat on the rocker contemplating his next move on the train platform, and watched me snap the photo of his first platform, I turned and snapped his photo on my one rocker before he had a chance to make a run for it. He was discussing what he should work on next. It is just weight loss, we need to plan what our next move should be.

LET'S MAKE THIS A FRUITFUL WEEK WITH RESULTS!

Good morning to you!

Being home today, Don and I will be working on the train platform, or at least he will be getting it started. It will be exciting to see things progress in the next 3 weeks until it is finished. I'll share photos later!

Here in PA, it is unseasonably warm, and the warmth is welcomed. It is helping on the fuel bill, and I have yet to purchase oil for winter, and it is December already! Don will be having a Christmas party with a bonus coming soon, so plans are for it to cover the cost of the oil for winter. With him home 24/7, life is interesting, but he is giving me some space, as he is learning I post each morning here on EH!

I can't enjoy my spa for a few days because the temperature thermometer quit working, so a repair man is needed. It sure helped with the arthritis and I did water exercises! Now I have to step things up and try some new exercises and stretching.

TODAY IS RECOMMITMENT MONDAY AND MEDITATE AND MOVING MUSCLES MONDAY!

CHALLENGE THIS WEEK : Lose 2# at least is the top of my agenda! What is your goal? Eating more fruit, and doing a few minutes of circuit training gym that I have set up for winter, is my plan to do daily. I have to get started on it, because I am walking less outside when it is colder and is dreary and rainy a bit today too. Making winter weather excuses is what may be hindering my progress, but am working on that. Drinking water with ice helps too. I tried doing without all green tea drinks that are 0 calories, and I gained weight. So, I am trying to do one or two a day and get back to having a little. It curbs my cravings for sweets.

QUESTION FOR TODAY: What do you eat or drink that will curb your sweet tooth?

VERSE FOR TODAY: "For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ." Galatians 1:10

THOUGHT FOR TODAY: If you want to lose weight, you have to decide if you want to lose weight for yourself and for God, if you have faith. Doing it for yourself and Him will make it all worthwhile.

QUOTE FOR TODAY: The more I care, the less I weigh!

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT: I was trying to think of a good photo to post today, and this came to me...

When we begin a weight loss journey, we need to lay it all out on the table, and get the boxes of clutter out of the way, out of the attic, and is to get in order to work towards that goal and layout we want to accomplish. Having a plan to what you want to do each day to get to your goal can not be haphazardly just thrown together. You have to plan, and do it "one step" at a time. It takes energy and work to get the masterpiece done, and it takes time. Hang in there! It can be done! Just wait and see! Days, months, years will get it there it you stick to the plan.

In saying that, it is the same with doing a train setup. Getting prepared and laying the foundation to something great is just how you begin! Enjoy the scenario and the photo! We are just getting started, and will soon get rid of the clutter, but laying the foundation and working towards the finished product will be simply wonderful!

As my husband Don sat on the rocker contemplating his next move on the train platform, and watched me snap the photo of his first platform, I turned and snapped his photo on my one rocker before he had a chance to make a run for it. He was discussing what he should work on next. It is just weight loss, we need to plan what our next move should be.

Changing things up. Starting on circuit training gym exercises. Join me on this idea! Hoping to drop the lbs. by the end of the month.

Good morning to everyone!

I didn't get to my circuit training gym yesterday, but today is my first day of the plan. Don has a morning dr. appt. and has to run errands, so I want to get it set up and number the exercises again since I moved them around. I think I will like the trampoline that I added to the group too. I think I will try the treadmill too.

I learned yesterday that my mother was not responsive on Sunday, and didn't eat. I haven't heard anything today on any update, but she is apparently failing. Her extra weight that she has is keeping her here too a little longer. Her days I suppose is numbered, but I have accepted the fact that she will no longer be with us, soon.

I am eating out free tonite at a buffet, but will behave myself. I won a drawing at our favorite steak restaurant for 4 adults! So, a couple from church is going with us for a night out. She needs to lose weight, so this is a great opportunity to invite her again to EH too. A fire safety program will take place after the meal, and will be an enjoyable and learning experience too.

Christmas isn't too far away, and as we plan, decorate, go shopping, wrap gifts, and plan our meal for the special holiday, we can always be mindful of our health, eating habits, and also be safe (including exercising fire safety). It is a good time of year to be educated on such things!

QUOTE FOR TODAY: Each of us matter to God!

VERSE FOR TODAY: "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10

QUESTIONS OF THE DAY: How tough are you? Do you quit when the going gets tough? Do you dig in al lhe more when you are faced with obstacles? What can you do to be stronger in spirit?

THOUGHTS: I know I have good days and bad days, such as feeling like "what's the use?" or "Let's do it and dig in! When we are not tough on ourselves, then we won't get results. Thus, it is why I'm starting the circuit training gym today. I need to toughen up and get back into a little harder training. How about you?

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Do some circuit training exercises. Try doing an exercise you haven't tried for some time.

CREATE YOUR OWN CTG THIS WINTER:

CTG CHALLENGE

Do some circuit training. Create your own CTG (circuit training gym). Decide on a handful or a list of exercises that you can do for 30 minutes, at several minute breakdowns each. Go from one station to another. Example: do as many desk pushups you can do; move on to the stepper for as many steps you can do; move on to doing as many squats as you can do, step in place, move on to doing as many lunges as you can do, do some dance moves, jog in place for a few minutes, slow to a march with arm lifts, do 10 jumping jacks, move to walking in the house from room to room, go up and down the stairs for a minute, march in place for a minute, life some hand weights, stretch, march in place again, and so on.

Create a blank cassette tape with the words "change stations" recorded every 30 seconds. Play your CD music to your workout, along with the recording. Work out an exercise every 30 seconds, or if you choose 1 minute or more, as long as you are moving. Change stations according to the recording. Create 30 exercises and do the round of exercises twice, or just create 60 exercises and work through them all.

The idea is to do a hard cardio exercise, then a restful exercise, and repeat. Keep active for 30 minutes. Time yourself. Plan to get at least 10,000 steps in today. If you are doing the 100,000- step week challenge, then push yourself to 15,000 steps today. Be creative in your workout. It is doable! A circuit training gym (CTG) will keep you from not getting bored! KICK and PUSH! Make it fun! Create your own exercise techniques. Visit a local "Curves" to get some ideas.

I got my ideas from my local "Curves", and glad I did it when I did. As of this past summer, it closed down. Do you have a "Curves" near you, that you can visit? Are they still in operation near you? Please share your thoughts if you visited one before.

Changing things up. Starting on circuit training gym exercises. Join me on this idea! Hoping to drop the lbs. by the end of the month.

Good morning to everyone!

I didn't get to my circuit training gym yesterday, but today is my first day of the plan. Don has a morning dr. appt. and has to run errands, so I want to get it set up and number the exercises again since I moved them around. I think I will like the trampoline that I added to the group too. I think I will try the treadmill too.

I learned yesterday that my mother was not responsive on Sunday, and didn't eat. I haven't heard anything today on any update, but she is apparently failing. Her extra weight that she has is keeping her here too a little longer. Her days I suppose is numbered, but I have accepted the fact that she will no longer be with us, soon.

I am eating out free tonite at a buffet, but will behave myself. I won a drawing at our favorite steak restaurant for 4 adults! So, a couple from church is going with us for a night out. She needs to lose weight, so this is a great opportunity to invite her again to EH too. A fire safety program will take place after the meal, and will be an enjoyable and learning experience too.

Christmas isn't too far away, and as we plan, decorate, go shopping, wrap gifts, and plan our meal for the special holiday, we can always be mindful of our health, eating habits, and also be safe (including exercising fire safety). It is a good time of year to be educated on such things!

QUOTE FOR TODAY: Each of us matter to God!

VERSE FOR TODAY: "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10

QUESTIONS OF THE DAY: How tough are you? Do you quit when the going gets tough? Do you dig in al lhe more when you are faced with obstacles? What can you do to be stronger in spirit?

THOUGHTS: I know I have good days and bad days, such as feeling like "what's the use?" or "Let's do it and dig in! When we are not tough on ourselves, then we won't get results. Thus, it is why I'm starting the circuit training gym today. I need to toughen up and get back into a little harder training. How about you?

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Do some circuit training exercises. Try doing an exercise you haven't tried for some time.

CREATE YOUR OWN CTG THIS WINTER:

CTG CHALLENGE

Do some circuit training. Create your own CTG (circuit training gym). Decide on a handful or a list of exercises that you can do for 30 minutes, at several minute breakdowns each. Go from one station to another. Example: do as many desk pushups you can do; move on to the stepper for as many steps you can do; move on to doing as many squats as you can do, step in place, move on to doing as many lunges as you can do, do some dance moves, jog in place for a few minutes, slow to a march with arm lifts, do 10 jumping jacks, move to walking in the house from room to room, go up and down the stairs for a minute, march in place for a minute, life some hand weights, stretch, march in place again, and so on.

Create a blank cassette tape with the words "change stations" recorded every 30 seconds. Play your CD music to your workout, along with the recording. Work out an exercise every 30 seconds, or if you choose 1 minute or more, as long as you are moving. Change stations according to the recording. Create 30 exercises and do the round of exercises twice, or just create 60 exercises and work through them all.

The idea is to do a hard cardio exercise, then a restful exercise, and repeat. Keep active for 30 minutes. Time yourself. Plan to get at least 10,000 steps in today. If you are doing the 100,000- step week challenge, then push yourself to 15,000 steps today. Be creative in your workout. It is doable! A circuit training gym (CTG) will keep you from not getting bored! KICK and PUSH! Make it fun! Create your own exercise techniques. Visit a local "Curves" to get some ideas.

I got my ideas from my local "Curves", and glad I did it when I did. As of this past summer, it closed down. Do you have a "Curves" near you, that you can visit? Are they still in operation near you? Please share your thoughts if you visited one before.

I have just started walking on the treadmill for an hour and throwing some 60 second running in every 10 minutes or so. Last night I did some of the other machines..... upper arm strengthening sets. I have not had my training session yet, so I really don't know what I am doing yet!!! I have about 125 pounds to lose.......all belly fat!!!!!...Well and upper arm wavers....ugh!!!!!

How long have you been doing this?

My name is Cindy and I am 54. I live in Howard Lake Minnesota.

I have just started walking on the treadmill for an hour and throwing some 60 second running in every 10 minutes or so. Last night I did some of the other machines..... upper arm strengthening sets. I have not had my training session yet, so I really don't know what I am doing yet!!! I have about 125 pounds to lose.......all belly fat!!!!!...Well and upper arm wavers....ugh!!!!!

I've been doing this a little over 2 years, right after I lost my FT job, and got more serious with losing weight cause I then had the time. Also, got a checkup before beginning an exercise program at home created by myself and learned that I have had hypothyroidism for nearly 20 years, and thus the weight gain from 143 to 260! I am at 227# today. I have had lot 40# total, and gained some back when my dr. decreased my thyroid meds in Oct., but now on the higher dose, so trying to work it off again. Now a wrench is thrown into so much since yesterday. Read my post for today...

Good morning ladies:

How shall I say this...I got disturbing news yesterday after Don returned from the doctor's office.

He was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. He was almost apologetic for it, but his reality hit home with him because I had warned him many times that his bad snacking when he was at work and his drive through stops would catch up with him. He now knows I was right, and is embarrassed that it has happened, but is too late to correct it. He has it for life!

He was so proud a few months ago that he wasn't diabetic and he had good numbers, but I told him to be careful of what he is eating anyways, because I felt he was still borderline or developing it, cause I seen the symptoms that he was getting, and knowing my mother has it, that things were developing. But he didn't take the precautions, and now he has it for life. He didn't lose the weight I suggested. He didn't watch his eating habits.

He did claim, "Well, I guess I can't eat anymore Little Debbies at work either!" He lost 10# already just from being laid off too. That should have told him something!

In saying this, he now has to take a blood glucose test morning and evening, and now has to watch everything he eats, no matter what. He has to keep it controlled. He was also instructed to do 30 minutes consecutively of something everyday, no questions asked. He was also instructed to journal down his foods he eats for each meal too.

So, guess what? Finally things I've been telling him all along, he is focusing more on his health, and asked me to copy a month's worth of food journal forms for him.

Since I have the circuit training gym set up now in the den, I suggested he use it for his 30 minutes and also switch things up now and then and go outside and walk for 30 minutes. He said he would. He now doesn't have a choice. I now have to be his daily encourager!

It is also motivating me too, and gives me a reason to step it up and do more cardio. My weight loss journey has now become his as well, and will take some encouragement from me for him to stick with it and not give up. I think it is interesting too, since we had the free buffet dinner last night, that he chose no fried foods on the buffet and even tried foods marked "no sugar". He even got a salad. He asked me what he could eat, and I told him. He said, "I'll follow you and get what you get".

Holy cow - what a change someone gets when they are told they are now diabetic! It will also change a little more restrictness in my cooking too, because I have to cook for him as well. It means, also, that he has to eat my vegetables all the time that I prepare, not just some of the time. Interesting? He's also instructed to lose weight, just as I have told him for years! It will be a life change for the both of us as we adapt to this new regiment!

QUESTIONS OF THE DAY: Are you diabetic? Do you have a family member that is diabetic? How do you adjust to this? Can you be a diabetic even if you are not needing to lose weight? Does it matter what you weigh on the scale?

VERSE OF THE DAY: "Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6

QUOTE FOR TODAY: Whether it is life, illness, or weight loss, I can see this thing through to the end, with God's help!

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY: Is your reputation beyond reproach? Have you ever started a project, only not to ever complete it? Do you ever leave something undone? Do you stick with the entire process and not give up? Do you being and job and finish it? With complete confidence and dedication, we can improve, be confident, overcome, and complete!

Did you see it? In the USA Weekend magazine this past week, there is an article entitled "Ready to change your family's life? Join our Family Fitness Challenge!" The magazine along with The Doctors are launching a Family Fitness Challenge early next year. It is a series of practical tips and guidance from the nation's top nutrition and fitness experts. Six families will receive personalized help from fitness and nutrition experts. The stories will then be featured on tv. Check out fitness.usatoday.com for more information on this event and if you want to be considered for this series. What a great opportunity!

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: If we go into a meal thinking like we are a dedicated diabetic, we can avoid sweets and bad carbs as choices for our plate. Today, choose a smaller plate. (That was Don's doctor's advice to him.) Try some kind of cardio today like squats, jumping jacks, or kitchen counter pushups.

HOLIDAY GIFTS AND PLANNING/TRIVIA QUESTION: The Christmas season is coming, and we will be giving gifts to family members and friends. Just like the wisemen in the Christmas story, they brought gifts to Jesus. But what did they bring? It wasn't food or toys! It was useful things. Do you know what three things they brought and what they are for?

THINKING AHEAD: Since Don is diabetic, this means I will not be baking many cookies this year, either, and for his upcoming camping trips next year, the buying of cookies is not going to happen. Rethinking having hotdogs and potatoes with gravy will be switching up some meals. This is a huge change for me, as I will have to be much more creative in my cooking too! I have to think grilled and baked all the time now and always a healthy choice. Ouch! This hurts! Pray for me!

WHAT A START TO A NEW WEEK CAN BRING! LIFE-STYLE CHANGES NOT ONLY ALTER ONE PERSON, BUT CAN REFLECT ON OTHERS TOO! WHAT EXAMPLE ARE YOU BEING TO OTHERS? HAVE A CHANGEFUL OUTLOOK TODAY!

I've been doing this a little over 2 years, right after I lost my FT job, and got more serious with losing weight cause I then had the time. Also, got a checkup before beginning an exercise program at home created by myself and learned that I have had hypothyroidism for nearly 20 years, and thus the weight gain from 143 to 260! I am at 227# today. I have had lot 40# total, and gained some back when my dr. decreased my thyroid meds in Oct., but now on the higher dose, so trying to work it off again. Now a wrench is thrown into so much since yesterday. Read my post for today...

Good morning ladies:

How shall I say this...I got disturbing news yesterday after Don returned from the doctor's office.

He was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. He was almost apologetic for it, but his reality hit home with him because I had warned him many times that his bad snacking when he was at work and his drive through stops would catch up with him. He now knows I was right, and is embarrassed that it has happened, but is too late to correct it. He has it for life!

He was so proud a few months ago that he wasn't diabetic and he had good numbers, but I told him to be careful of what he is eating anyways, because I felt he was still borderline or developing it, cause I seen the symptoms that he was getting, and knowing my mother has it, that things were developing. But he didn't take the precautions, and now he has it for life. He didn't lose the weight I suggested. He didn't watch his eating habits.

He did claim, "Well, I guess I can't eat anymore Little Debbies at work either!" He lost 10# already just from being laid off too. That should have told him something!

In saying this, he now has to take a blood glucose test morning and evening, and now has to watch everything he eats, no matter what. He has to keep it controlled. He was also instructed to do 30 minutes consecutively of something everyday, no questions asked. He was also instructed to journal down his foods he eats for each meal too.

So, guess what? Finally things I've been telling him all along, he is focusing more on his health, and asked me to copy a month's worth of food journal forms for him.

Since I have the circuit training gym set up now in the den, I suggested he use it for his 30 minutes and also switch things up now and then and go outside and walk for 30 minutes. He said he would. He now doesn't have a choice. I now have to be his daily encourager!

It is also motivating me too, and gives me a reason to step it up and do more cardio. My weight loss journey has now become his as well, and will take some encouragement from me for him to stick with it and not give up. I think it is interesting too, since we had the free buffet dinner last night, that he chose no fried foods on the buffet and even tried foods marked "no sugar". He even got a salad. He asked me what he could eat, and I told him. He said, "I'll follow you and get what you get".

Holy cow - what a change someone gets when they are told they are now diabetic! It will also change a little more restrictness in my cooking too, because I have to cook for him as well. It means, also, that he has to eat my vegetables all the time that I prepare, not just some of the time. Interesting? He's also instructed to lose weight, just as I have told him for years! It will be a life change for the both of us as we adapt to this new regiment!

QUESTIONS OF THE DAY: Are you diabetic? Do you have a family member that is diabetic? How do you adjust to this? Can you be a diabetic even if you are not needing to lose weight? Does it matter what you weigh on the scale?

VERSE OF THE DAY: "Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6

QUOTE FOR TODAY: Whether it is life, illness, or weight loss, I can see this thing through to the end, with God's help!

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY: Is your reputation beyond reproach? Have you ever started a project, only not to ever complete it? Do you ever leave something undone? Do you stick with the entire process and not give up? Do you being and job and finish it? With complete confidence and dedication, we can improve, be confident, overcome, and complete!

Did you see it? In the USA Weekend magazine this past week, there is an article entitled "Ready to change your family's life? Join our Family Fitness Challenge!" The magazine along with The Doctors are launching a Family Fitness Challenge early next year. It is a series of practical tips and guidance from the nation's top nutrition and fitness experts. Six families will receive personalized help from fitness and nutrition experts. The stories will then be featured on tv. Check out fitness.usatoday.com for more information on this event and if you want to be considered for this series. What a great opportunity!

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: If we go into a meal thinking like we are a dedicated diabetic, we can avoid sweets and bad carbs as choices for our plate. Today, choose a smaller plate. (That was Don's doctor's advice to him.) Try some kind of cardio today like squats, jumping jacks, or kitchen counter pushups.

HOLIDAY GIFTS AND PLANNING/TRIVIA QUESTION: The Christmas season is coming, and we will be giving gifts to family members and friends. Just like the wisemen in the Christmas story, they brought gifts to Jesus. But what did they bring? It wasn't food or toys! It was useful things. Do you know what three things they brought and what they are for?

THINKING AHEAD: Since Don is diabetic, this means I will not be baking many cookies this year, either, and for his upcoming camping trips next year, the buying of cookies is not going to happen. Rethinking having hotdogs and potatoes with gravy will be switching up some meals. This is a huge change for me, as I will have to be much more creative in my cooking too! I have to think grilled and baked all the time now and always a healthy choice. Ouch! This hurts! Pray for me!

WHAT A START TO A NEW WEEK CAN BRING! LIFE-STYLE CHANGES NOT ONLY ALTER ONE PERSON, BUT CAN REFLECT ON OTHERS TOO! WHAT EXAMPLE ARE YOU BEING TO OTHERS? HAVE A CHANGEFUL OUTLOOK TODAY!

I weighed in at 226.5# today and is progress from yesterday. I am faithfully walking outdoors and doing my circuit training gym each day. Don, my husband, who was just diagnosed with Type II diabetes, is also improving his eating habits and walking at least 30 minutes each day too. He is trying some things I have suggested, and he is finally being dedicated to improving his health and losing weight now, since he got the scare in him.

TODAY is Trimming Thighs and Toe-touching Thursday!

SWAP OUT CHALLENGE: This is a challenge to work on swapping out your whites for browns. You can focus on rice, pasta, and breads. Whole-grains are lower in calories than the white flour. Even the choice of mixing whole-wheat flour with white flour for some recipes is possible, such as for pancakes or some baking needs. Rice and breads are always the better choice when creating a meal. Have you switched? What do you choose when you eat out?

QUOTE FOR TODAY: God's might is greater than my appetite!

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY: Promises can be broken, but yet when we promise ourselves to be dedicated and stick to a diet or an exercise plan, then we can see results. When we break our dedication plan, we normally get discouraged. Having a diet buddy can help you stay accountable. Are you fulfulling where you are?

CTG - Circuit Training Gyms are great cardio workouts. I have 30 exercises set up in my den, which I listed on slips of tape, with the exercise tool nearby to grab and go to it. Putting it to music uplifts the soul, and having a cassette with "change stations" mentioned every 30 seconds, was the best thing I have come up with for an exercise program. The idea was adapted from visiting a local Curves. Give it a try this winter.

DESSERT CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Make a low-calorie dessert. I'm making the apple dessert. Using a whole apple, cut out the seeds and slice the apple. Add a little water, and some oatmeal on top and sprinkle with cinnamon. Microwave for 50 seconds per apple. What a tasty dish this makes. You can also put a teaspoon of yogurt on top for a topping. Do you know of a simple dessert recipe that you can share?

EXERCISE FOR TODAY: Do cardio today. Try hand weights or something you can create from home that has handles and is heavy. A milk jug with stones in it is a great idea. Or use a detergent container, if you don't have hand weights. Use steps for a stepper, or use a store-bought stepper and give your legs a good workout.

POST-IT CHALLENGE: On a post-it, write: "One Day at a time, for as long as it takes!" and post it near your gym workout area.

STOCKING CHALLENGE: What good things are you putting in the stocking this year? I don't suggest celery and carrots, but do suggest something healthy and not candy. What are you stuffing this year? Please share your ideas.

Good morning buddies:

I weighed in at 226.5# today and is progress from yesterday. I am faithfully walking outdoors and doing my circuit training gym each day. Don, my husband, who was just diagnosed with Type II diabetes, is also improving his eating habits and walking at least 30 minutes each day too. He is trying some things I have suggested, and he is finally being dedicated to improving his health and losing weight now, since he got the scare in him.

TODAY is Trimming Thighs and Toe-touching Thursday!

SWAP OUT CHALLENGE: This is a challenge to work on swapping out your whites for browns. You can focus on rice, pasta, and breads. Whole-grains are lower in calories than the white flour. Even the choice of mixing whole-wheat flour with white flour for some recipes is possible, such as for pancakes or some baking needs. Rice and breads are always the better choice when creating a meal. Have you switched? What do you choose when you eat out?

QUOTE FOR TODAY: God's might is greater than my appetite!

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY: Promises can be broken, but yet when we promise ourselves to be dedicated and stick to a diet or an exercise plan, then we can see results. When we break our dedication plan, we normally get discouraged. Having a diet buddy can help you stay accountable. Are you fulfulling where you are?

CTG - Circuit Training Gyms are great cardio workouts. I have 30 exercises set up in my den, which I listed on slips of tape, with the exercise tool nearby to grab and go to it. Putting it to music uplifts the soul, and having a cassette with "change stations" mentioned every 30 seconds, was the best thing I have come up with for an exercise program. The idea was adapted from visiting a local Curves. Give it a try this winter.

DESSERT CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Make a low-calorie dessert. I'm making the apple dessert. Using a whole apple, cut out the seeds and slice the apple. Add a little water, and some oatmeal on top and sprinkle with cinnamon. Microwave for 50 seconds per apple. What a tasty dish this makes. You can also put a teaspoon of yogurt on top for a topping. Do you know of a simple dessert recipe that you can share?

EXERCISE FOR TODAY: Do cardio today. Try hand weights or something you can create from home that has handles and is heavy. A milk jug with stones in it is a great idea. Or use a detergent container, if you don't have hand weights. Use steps for a stepper, or use a store-bought stepper and give your legs a good workout.

POST-IT CHALLENGE: On a post-it, write: "One Day at a time, for as long as it takes!" and post it near your gym workout area.

STOCKING CHALLENGE: What good things are you putting in the stocking this year? I don't suggest celery and carrots, but do suggest something healthy and not candy. What are you stuffing this year? Please share your ideas.

I'm at 226.5# today, but did get in a good workout for nearly an hour yesterday on my CTG (circuit training gym). I picked and chose exercises as the time went along, then I got a cell phone call, and just continued working out. When my sister-in-law calls, I walk, so I did more and then did some hand weights too while chatting away.

TODAY is WEIGH-IN DAY for many. The spreadsheet hasn't been sent by Sharon, but she was notified twice and was reminded to get it out. I hope she is ok. So, in the mean time, just post your weight on the group post today.

I'm praying that my photos will post today, as EH wouldn't allow it yesterday. After watching a new show with Dr. Oz yesterday, a study he talked about whole grains was confusing to what we think as a better choice. The speaker said we should avoid whole grains, and then we would lose weight. Take it out of our diet. He even said it is found in products we would never know it is in, including taco seasoning. He said that most people think they can lose weight by swapping from white products to whole wheat. Blood sugars were tested, and they spiked very high when they ate whole grain products, and not so much with a candy bar. How come? He claimed that having lots of whole grain products will produce belly fat! So, now what? Does this change my thinking of swapping from white to whole grain products such as rice, breads, and other things. Thoughts anyone?

QUOTE FOR TODAY: You never fail until you stop trying!

VERSE FOR TODAY: "...let us run with perseverance the race marked for us." Hebrews 12:1

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Focus on more cardio rather than just walking. I'm finding out that exertion is burning the calories more than just a simple walk for long periods of time. Doing weight bearing exercises also help too, so the CTG is progress!

WEIGH YOURSELF DAILY: When you weigh daily, you can gradually see which direction your weight is going. Don is down 3# since his diagnosis with diabetes this week and he is now at 229#. I'm at 226.5#. He said he is going to catch up with me, and is determined to do so, however, I reminded him that men lose weight faster than women, because they have more muscle mass. But this is going to be interesting, yet motivational for me, because at home, I am not doing it alone anymore. I am getting more support now, and he is finally realizing what I have been doing for over 2 years, alone! I challenge everyone to find some local support as well!

*** (ONCE AGAIN, THE WEBSITE WILL NOT POST MY PHOTOS FOR TODAY! UGH)

ONE DAY AT A TIME...FOR AS LONG AS IT TAKES!

Good morning buddies:

I'm at 226.5# today, but did get in a good workout for nearly an hour yesterday on my CTG (circuit training gym). I picked and chose exercises as the time went along, then I got a cell phone call, and just continued working out. When my sister-in-law calls, I walk, so I did more and then did some hand weights too while chatting away.

TODAY is WEIGH-IN DAY for many. The spreadsheet hasn't been sent by Sharon, but she was notified twice and was reminded to get it out. I hope she is ok. So, in the mean time, just post your weight on the group post today.

I'm praying that my photos will post today, as EH wouldn't allow it yesterday. After watching a new show with Dr. Oz yesterday, a study he talked about whole grains was confusing to what we think as a better choice. The speaker said we should avoid whole grains, and then we would lose weight. Take it out of our diet. He even said it is found in products we would never know it is in, including taco seasoning. He said that most people think they can lose weight by swapping from white products to whole wheat. Blood sugars were tested, and they spiked very high when they ate whole grain products, and not so much with a candy bar. How come? He claimed that having lots of whole grain products will produce belly fat! So, now what? Does this change my thinking of swapping from white to whole grain products such as rice, breads, and other things. Thoughts anyone?

QUOTE FOR TODAY: You never fail until you stop trying!

VERSE FOR TODAY: "...let us run with perseverance the race marked for us." Hebrews 12:1

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Focus on more cardio rather than just walking. I'm finding out that exertion is burning the calories more than just a simple walk for long periods of time. Doing weight bearing exercises also help too, so the CTG is progress!

WEIGH YOURSELF DAILY: When you weigh daily, you can gradually see which direction your weight is going. Don is down 3# since his diagnosis with diabetes this week and he is now at 229#. I'm at 226.5#. He said he is going to catch up with me, and is determined to do so, however, I reminded him that men lose weight faster than women, because they have more muscle mass. But this is going to be interesting, yet motivational for me, because at home, I am not doing it alone anymore. I am getting more support now, and he is finally realizing what I have been doing for over 2 years, alone! I challenge everyone to find some local support as well!

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Take a walk outside. Enjoy two pieces of fresh fruit, like a banana and an apple.

Muscle Soreness is all a part of exercise too. Giving your muscles a rest for a day, and concentrating on another set of muscles for today, is just what the body needs, when it needs to take time to repair and heal. Doing my CTG gym all week has me sore, but the sun is shining here in PA now, and the rain is gone, so getting outdoors to walk today is on my agenda. I may also take time to walk on the treadmill as a switchup for the weekend. What are your plans?

TRIVIA QUESTION: Here is a good on that I heard on the radio station this morning...Do you know what tasty nut is part of the ingredients for making dynomite? Share your guess?

SECOND TRIVIA QUESTION: I heard this on a Jeopardy question on the show the other day and thought to try this on you...What vitamin is also called ascorbic acid? If you know the answer, please share it.

QUOTE FOR TODAY: Shortcuts are not the answer to weight loss!

VERSE FOR TODAY: "And if a man (or woman) also strive for masteries, yet it he not crowned, except he strive lawfully." 2 Timothy 2:5

THOUGHTS: Some people take a shortcut with trying to lose weight, like starving themselves, going on strange diets, doing a bread and water intake for a day, or take weight loss pills, or try strange diets and drastic measures in their eating. Dieting requires mastery over our base desires and our selfish natures. I rely on God and I need nothing else. Making healthy choices each day and moving and staying active will get me to my goal. How about you? Have you tried getting their faster, only to see a setback or be disappointed, or even land yourself in the hospital?

WEEKENDS CAN BE A CHALLENGE IN SOCIAL SETTINGS! PLAN AHEAD, TAKE A WATER BOTTLE WITH YOU, AND HAVE A FRUIT BEFORE YOU GO! HAVE A GOOD ONE! USE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND STAY ON COURSE!

*EH IS STILL NOT ALLOWING ME TO POST PHOTOS! REPORTING IT AGAIN! SIGH!

Good morning buddies!

Today is Strong Shoulders and Stop Sabotaging Saturday.

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Take a walk outside. Enjoy two pieces of fresh fruit, like a banana and an apple.

Muscle Soreness is all a part of exercise too. Giving your muscles a rest for a day, and concentrating on another set of muscles for today, is just what the body needs, when it needs to take time to repair and heal. Doing my CTG gym all week has me sore, but the sun is shining here in PA now, and the rain is gone, so getting outdoors to walk today is on my agenda. I may also take time to walk on the treadmill as a switchup for the weekend. What are your plans?

TRIVIA QUESTION: Here is a good on that I heard on the radio station this morning...Do you know what tasty nut is part of the ingredients for making dynomite? Share your guess?

SECOND TRIVIA QUESTION: I heard this on a Jeopardy question on the show the other day and thought to try this on you...What vitamin is also called ascorbic acid? If you know the answer, please share it.

QUOTE FOR TODAY: Shortcuts are not the answer to weight loss!

VERSE FOR TODAY: "And if a man (or woman) also strive for masteries, yet it he not crowned, except he strive lawfully." 2 Timothy 2:5

THOUGHTS: Some people take a shortcut with trying to lose weight, like starving themselves, going on strange diets, doing a bread and water intake for a day, or take weight loss pills, or try strange diets and drastic measures in their eating. Dieting requires mastery over our base desires and our selfish natures. I rely on God and I need nothing else. Making healthy choices each day and moving and staying active will get me to my goal. How about you? Have you tried getting their faster, only to see a setback or be disappointed, or even land yourself in the hospital?

WEEKENDS CAN BE A CHALLENGE IN SOCIAL SETTINGS! PLAN AHEAD, TAKE A WATER BOTTLE WITH YOU, AND HAVE A FRUIT BEFORE YOU GO! HAVE A GOOD ONE! USE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND STAY ON COURSE!

*EH IS STILL NOT ALLOWING ME TO POST PHOTOS! REPORTING IT AGAIN! SIGH!

I walked over 10,100 steps yesterday and got outside to walk for a long time with the dogs, before the rain showers moved in again. This morning, it is light rain and dreary looking, so today may be my rest day, or I may do a few minutes of CTG too. My muscles are a little sore, so it will be simple today so my muscles can gear up for another week of CTG.

I survived Don's company's Christmas party and started off with vegetables that was served before hand and some grapes to nibble on. The meal was good choices and I avoided the pasta, but enjoyed the beef and chicken, salad, a few potatoes, green beans, and some carrot cake and a roll. Don skipped the potatoes and the roll. I admit, I succumbed to getting 2 glasses of Pepsi, and needed a lift after walking all day, but was my cheat day as well. Since I don't buy soda, I had some, but don't think once in a while will hurt me, but don't want to make it a habit again. I also had two glasses of water as well. He got a good bonus, so now I can get my oil tank filled for the winter. God is good!

The DOS-WEEK CHALLENGE - Dec. 9-15 begins today. Hopefully everyone will do this simple challenge for the week and see what percentage you can accomplish. Are you in?

QUOTE FOR TODAY: "I am closer to my goal with each passing day!

DECEMBER:

Daily Challenges (10- points each)

Ate a protein for breakfast. S M T W T F S

Ate 2 fruits today. S M T W T F S

Ate 3 vegetables today. S M T W T F S

Took a 30-minute walk today. S M T W T F S

Made a phone call and walked while talking.

Did an aerobic exercise of your choice for 10 minutes to get the heart rate up. S M T W T F S

Did 5 minutes of household chores. S M T W T F S

Brush your teeth at least twice today. S M T W T F S

Drink 80 ounces or 8 cups of water today. S M T W T F S

Encouraged someone today. S M T W T F S

Sunday ________ %

Monday ________ %

Tuesday ________ %

Wed. ________ %

Thur. ________ %

Friday ________ %

Sat. ________ %

Total % for the week _______%

VERSE OF THE DAY: "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY: If we persevere, the day of triumph will indeed come. Like Paul in the Bible, we need to fight the good fight and keep the faith, and complete the course. We are promised rewards if we remain stedfast. Hold on to your dream and you will be blessed richly!

CHALLENGES FOR TODAY: Do the Dos-Week Challenge. Enhance your mood by fixing your hair and putting on makeup. Give someone a hug today. Take a nice walk today. Eat mindfully, and drink plenty of water. Say "no" to temptations.

Do you know why some nutritionists say that whole grain foods spike your blood sugar? I learned that WHITE enriched flour is in Whole grain flour too! Think about it! When drs. say to switch from from white to brown breads, it is just a better choice, but moderation is still a key. It doesn't give you permission to eat all you want of the whole grain breads! It still has white flour in it. Have you read your label lately! Look closely and see if you can find "enriched flour" in the ingredients. That is White too! Thus the blood glucose spike! Surprise! The same goes with other whole grain foods! Now what are your thoughts? Omit both?

HAVE A HEALTHY DAY! MAKE GREAT CHOICES TODAY! BTW...EH STILL ISN'T ALLOWING MY PHOTOS TO POST. HOPEFULLY THIS ISSUE WILL BE RESOLVED NEXT WEEK! I KEEP TRYING!

Good morning to you!

Today is Sensible Servings and Sensational Steps Sunday!

I walked over 10,100 steps yesterday and got outside to walk for a long time with the dogs, before the rain showers moved in again. This morning, it is light rain and dreary looking, so today may be my rest day, or I may do a few minutes of CTG too. My muscles are a little sore, so it will be simple today so my muscles can gear up for another week of CTG.

I survived Don's company's Christmas party and started off with vegetables that was served before hand and some grapes to nibble on. The meal was good choices and I avoided the pasta, but enjoyed the beef and chicken, salad, a few potatoes, green beans, and some carrot cake and a roll. Don skipped the potatoes and the roll. I admit, I succumbed to getting 2 glasses of Pepsi, and needed a lift after walking all day, but was my cheat day as well. Since I don't buy soda, I had some, but don't think once in a while will hurt me, but don't want to make it a habit again. I also had two glasses of water as well. He got a good bonus, so now I can get my oil tank filled for the winter. God is good!

The DOS-WEEK CHALLENGE - Dec. 9-15 begins today. Hopefully everyone will do this simple challenge for the week and see what percentage you can accomplish. Are you in?

QUOTE FOR TODAY: "I am closer to my goal with each passing day!

DECEMBER:

Daily Challenges (10- points each)

Ate a protein for breakfast. S M T W T F S

Ate 2 fruits today. S M T W T F S

Ate 3 vegetables today. S M T W T F S

Took a 30-minute walk today. S M T W T F S

Made a phone call and walked while talking.

Did an aerobic exercise of your choice for 10 minutes to get the heart rate up. S M T W T F S

Did 5 minutes of household chores. S M T W T F S

Brush your teeth at least twice today. S M T W T F S

Drink 80 ounces or 8 cups of water today. S M T W T F S

Encouraged someone today. S M T W T F S

Sunday ________ %

Monday ________ %

Tuesday ________ %

Wed. ________ %

Thur. ________ %

Friday ________ %

Sat. ________ %

Total % for the week _______%

VERSE OF THE DAY: "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY: If we persevere, the day of triumph will indeed come. Like Paul in the Bible, we need to fight the good fight and keep the faith, and complete the course. We are promised rewards if we remain stedfast. Hold on to your dream and you will be blessed richly!

CHALLENGES FOR TODAY: Do the Dos-Week Challenge. Enhance your mood by fixing your hair and putting on makeup. Give someone a hug today. Take a nice walk today. Eat mindfully, and drink plenty of water. Say "no" to temptations.

Do you know why some nutritionists say that whole grain foods spike your blood sugar? I learned that WHITE enriched flour is in Whole grain flour too! Think about it! When drs. say to switch from from white to brown breads, it is just a better choice, but moderation is still a key. It doesn't give you permission to eat all you want of the whole grain breads! It still has white flour in it. Have you read your label lately! Look closely and see if you can find "enriched flour" in the ingredients. That is White too! Thus the blood glucose spike! Surprise! The same goes with other whole grain foods! Now what are your thoughts? Omit both?

HAVE A HEALTHY DAY! MAKE GREAT CHOICES TODAY! BTW...EH STILL ISN'T ALLOWING MY PHOTOS TO POST. HOPEFULLY THIS ISSUE WILL BE RESOLVED NEXT WEEK! I KEEP TRYING!

I was in dreamland and the phone rang this morning. My sister-in-law has a dr. appt. and has to take her step-grandson because his mom is sick, and needs a sitter with her at the dr., so I was volunteered to go along. So, getting my post done quickly.

I'm so proud of Don for doing well on his eating habits for now. He is cutting way back and is so aware of what he is eating. I'm right there with him. It does make things easier for me too, when I have a buddy next to me at home.

Today is Meditate and moving Muscles Monday and recommittment Monday.

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Find a place to walk long distances. My driveways was a good walking space yesterday and I put in over 10,000 steps. Drink plenty of water today and do the DOS-WEEK CHALLENGE. How is that going?

QUOTE FOR TODAY: "I'm in control of my life, my stomach isn't!"

THOUGHTS: Who do we blame for our mistakes in our weight loss journey? Do we blame a bad childhood, glands, parents, our working environment, others? We need to take responsibility for our obesity and extra weight we carry. When we do, we can get somewhere in our journey. It is always OUR choice, because we hold the spoon. We can control our destiny. Dieting is nothing more than learning to tame a freedom that has degenerated into gluttony. Let's tame that beast!

DOING IT TOGETHER: Having a buddy can be so motivating and inspiring. Let's keep sharing our tips and ideas, and I love the topics of discussions. Did anyone guess the trivia for the other day?

TRIVIA ANSWERS FROM THE OTHER DAY: Peanut was the nut and vitamin C was the vitamin.

TIP: Brush your teeth after each meal and take a 15 minute walk.

WITHOUT STRUGGLE THERE IS NO PROGRESS!

Have a good week! LET'S GET STARTED OFF GOOD!

*I'll keep trying to post photos. EH will work on the issue this week, to why photos are not being posted.

Good morning to you!

I was in dreamland and the phone rang this morning. My sister-in-law has a dr. appt. and has to take her step-grandson because his mom is sick, and needs a sitter with her at the dr., so I was volunteered to go along. So, getting my post done quickly.

I'm so proud of Don for doing well on his eating habits for now. He is cutting way back and is so aware of what he is eating. I'm right there with him. It does make things easier for me too, when I have a buddy next to me at home.

Today is Meditate and moving Muscles Monday and recommittment Monday.

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Find a place to walk long distances. My driveways was a good walking space yesterday and I put in over 10,000 steps. Drink plenty of water today and do the DOS-WEEK CHALLENGE. How is that going?

QUOTE FOR TODAY: "I'm in control of my life, my stomach isn't!"

THOUGHTS: Who do we blame for our mistakes in our weight loss journey? Do we blame a bad childhood, glands, parents, our working environment, others? We need to take responsibility for our obesity and extra weight we carry. When we do, we can get somewhere in our journey. It is always OUR choice, because we hold the spoon. We can control our destiny. Dieting is nothing more than learning to tame a freedom that has degenerated into gluttony. Let's tame that beast!

DOING IT TOGETHER: Having a buddy can be so motivating and inspiring. Let's keep sharing our tips and ideas, and I love the topics of discussions. Did anyone guess the trivia for the other day?

TRIVIA ANSWERS FROM THE OTHER DAY: Peanut was the nut and vitamin C was the vitamin.

TIP: Brush your teeth after each meal and take a 15 minute walk.

WITHOUT STRUGGLE THERE IS NO PROGRESS!

Have a good week! LET'S GET STARTED OFF GOOD!

*I'll keep trying to post photos. EH will work on the issue this week, to why photos are not being posted.

I weighed in at 227# today, so fluctuating up and down, but is normal of 1# up and down. PA weather is dreary and turning colder too. Up early 'cause I had to put Tony the sheltie dog out cause he was dreaming too loudly. He was literally moaning, and then ended up getting stuck under the foot of the bed. Really! LOL! He's all curled up on the deck now, but still wears his sweater.

I'm not quite sure what I'll get into today, but thinking of putting up my Christmas tree, but will mean buddling up and sawing down my own tree at the end of our property, and I'll walk there and back. I also want to make some Christmas Card gift boxes from Christmas Cards for small gifts, and thinking of putting a mini chocolate bar in them for everyone at church. I'll save the dark chocolates for Don, as he can have some now and then.

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS: Are you making anything handmade this year? Share your thoughts and directions. When we share with others the things we make, we enhance our mood too. When this happens, it helps us with weight loss too. So share away!

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY: Thinking of Don's drastic diet change from eating what he wanted to a diet to fit his Type II Diabetic situation is severely restricted. There are simply just foods he is not allowed to have at all anymore and are foods he loves. I believe he has accepted his fate with a smile and a shrug. It is a testimony to his faith and character, for sure. Others can look and find comfort in his strength too, including me, and his ability to take this diet change in stride. He is showing perseverance and showing that it can be done, and he is satisfied. How about you?

QUOTE FOR TODAY: "My diet is only as big a deal as I make it!"

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Give the DOS-WEEK CHALLENGE a try today and make a phone call and walk while you talk. Doing an aerobic exercise of your choice for 10 minutes, having 2 fruits and 3 vegetables are all part of this challenge, and more on the list.

ARE YOU LAPSING: Do you go gung-ho with an exercise plan and then just can't get back into it the next week? It happens, and I've seen Don slack on his needing to walk, already, just after a week, so being encouraged from someone else may be just what you need to do for someone who is lapsing. Having a close buddy does help, and his lapsing affected me as well. So, I am KICKING myself today and getting re-focused again and will kindly kick him too with lots of love. My CTG room is waiting for me!

*I'm still trying to post photos, but nothing is happening. Again, I will contact EH today on this technical issue. I am anxious to getting my collection of photos us! Hang in there with me, ok? Can anyone else post photos or is it just me?

Good morning to you!

Today is Take Time to Try Tips and Transform Tickers Tuesday.

I weighed in at 227# today, so fluctuating up and down, but is normal of 1# up and down. PA weather is dreary and turning colder too. Up early 'cause I had to put Tony the sheltie dog out cause he was dreaming too loudly. He was literally moaning, and then ended up getting stuck under the foot of the bed. Really! LOL! He's all curled up on the deck now, but still wears his sweater.

I'm not quite sure what I'll get into today, but thinking of putting up my Christmas tree, but will mean buddling up and sawing down my own tree at the end of our property, and I'll walk there and back. I also want to make some Christmas Card gift boxes from Christmas Cards for small gifts, and thinking of putting a mini chocolate bar in them for everyone at church. I'll save the dark chocolates for Don, as he can have some now and then.

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS: Are you making anything handmade this year? Share your thoughts and directions. When we share with others the things we make, we enhance our mood too. When this happens, it helps us with weight loss too. So share away!

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY: Thinking of Don's drastic diet change from eating what he wanted to a diet to fit his Type II Diabetic situation is severely restricted. There are simply just foods he is not allowed to have at all anymore and are foods he loves. I believe he has accepted his fate with a smile and a shrug. It is a testimony to his faith and character, for sure. Others can look and find comfort in his strength too, including me, and his ability to take this diet change in stride. He is showing perseverance and showing that it can be done, and he is satisfied. How about you?

QUOTE FOR TODAY: "My diet is only as big a deal as I make it!"

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Give the DOS-WEEK CHALLENGE a try today and make a phone call and walk while you talk. Doing an aerobic exercise of your choice for 10 minutes, having 2 fruits and 3 vegetables are all part of this challenge, and more on the list.

ARE YOU LAPSING: Do you go gung-ho with an exercise plan and then just can't get back into it the next week? It happens, and I've seen Don slack on his needing to walk, already, just after a week, so being encouraged from someone else may be just what you need to do for someone who is lapsing. Having a close buddy does help, and his lapsing affected me as well. So, I am KICKING myself today and getting re-focused again and will kindly kick him too with lots of love. My CTG room is waiting for me!

*I'm still trying to post photos, but nothing is happening. Again, I will contact EH today on this technical issue. I am anxious to getting my collection of photos us! Hang in there with me, ok? Can anyone else post photos or is it just me?

Glad everyone is talking online and sharing and encouraging. Don is getting Steven's car inspected and I have errands to run, so he'll drop me off the at the church to copy bulletins, and then we will run errands together. I really wanted to do this myself, but he wants me and him time, and maybe do Christmas shopping, but we can't be all day doing this cause I have a Ladies meeting at the church at 5 p.m.! I will still have to feed the animals too when I get back, so will be quick trips, and hopefully a visit to see my mother too.

VERSE FOR TODAY: "Now is is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful." I Cor. 4:2

QUOTE: A little thing is a little thing, but faithfulness in a little thing becomes a great thing.

THOUGHT: Is losing weight a little thing? HUH?

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Make a phone call and walk today. Do some aerobics to get the heart rate up. Do a few household chores for exercise. Encourage someone with a post today. Weigh yourself. Journal your calories.

TIP FOR TODAY: To keep from eating while you are preparing a meal, chew a piece of sugar-free chewing gum. It works for after the meal too, so you are not nibbling on the leftovers. Nibbling can really add up the calories! Ouch!

TODAY is Weight workouts and willful walking Wednesday!

ENCOURAGEMENT from others can be just what you need to keep going and not to give up. Being friendly at the gym, and talking with others about your weight loss journey can be so beneficial to your journey!

WE ARE NEARLY TWO WEEKS INTO DECEMBER ALREADY! HAVE YOU GOTTEN NEARER TO YOUR MONTHLY GOAL? HAVE A HEALTHY DAY!

* STILL TRYING TO POST PHOTOS AND NOTHING. EH HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND HOPEFULLY A TECH IS WORKING ON THE PROBLEM! I MISS POSTING MY PHOTOS!

Good morning to you!

Glad everyone is talking online and sharing and encouraging. Don is getting Steven's car inspected and I have errands to run, so he'll drop me off the at the church to copy bulletins, and then we will run errands together. I really wanted to do this myself, but he wants me and him time, and maybe do Christmas shopping, but we can't be all day doing this cause I have a Ladies meeting at the church at 5 p.m.! I will still have to feed the animals too when I get back, so will be quick trips, and hopefully a visit to see my mother too.

VERSE FOR TODAY: "Now is is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful." I Cor. 4:2

QUOTE: A little thing is a little thing, but faithfulness in a little thing becomes a great thing.

THOUGHT: Is losing weight a little thing? HUH?

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Make a phone call and walk today. Do some aerobics to get the heart rate up. Do a few household chores for exercise. Encourage someone with a post today. Weigh yourself. Journal your calories.

TIP FOR TODAY: To keep from eating while you are preparing a meal, chew a piece of sugar-free chewing gum. It works for after the meal too, so you are not nibbling on the leftovers. Nibbling can really add up the calories! Ouch!

TODAY is Weight workouts and willful walking Wednesday!

ENCOURAGEMENT from others can be just what you need to keep going and not to give up. Being friendly at the gym, and talking with others about your weight loss journey can be so beneficial to your journey!

WE ARE NEARLY TWO WEEKS INTO DECEMBER ALREADY! HAVE YOU GOTTEN NEARER TO YOUR MONTHLY GOAL? HAVE A HEALTHY DAY!

* STILL TRYING TO POST PHOTOS AND NOTHING. EH HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND HOPEFULLY A TECH IS WORKING ON THE PROBLEM! I MISS POSTING MY PHOTOS!

I looked at Jason's car this morning now that the sun is coming up, and the trunk will need replaced and the tail light for sure. It don't look too bad from a distance, but am sure that his future father-in-law feels terrible about backing into his car last evening at his home. But thankfully, he has insurance to cover the damage.

THINKING OF OTHERS: When we think of others, it does help lower your BP (blood pressure) and does good for your body overall. Doing Christmas cards or a letter and sending to family members and friends can be memorable and helpful. Sharing a memory or a note along with your card can help your overall health too. I will be doing some cards today and working on homemade Christmas Card gift boxes too. The craft is using two card fronts, and one turns into a lid and the other a box that fits into each other.

VERSE FOR THE DAY: "This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh." Galatians 5:16

THOUGHTS: Being spirit-filled instead of calorie-filled gets results.

LESSON FOR THE DAY: Spending some quiet time with God in meditation or with a prayer walk can strengthen your heart, give you a fill of perseverance, and leads us away from temptations. Relying on His strength is offered to all who but will receive it.

RAINBOW COLORS - Color your plate with the rainbow colors, thus the colors of my daily post that are a reminder to us all to eat healthy colors every day. Vegetables and fruits with vibrant colors are full of fiber and healthy nutrients that aid in boosting our metabolism, keeping us full, and giving the best to our overall body and digestive system. So, eat up!

TIP FOR TODAY: Having the right shoes on your feet is an important thing to remember. Having a right fit so your shoes are not flopping, and having the right type of shoe for walking or running is also important.

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Try some weight-bearing exercises today and enjoy a good walk outdoors. The day here in PA is to warm up to 50, and will be an opportunity to get outdoors and get some sunshine too. Take a 15 minute walk or longer if you can. Keep your water bottle handy all day long! Journal your calories today!

Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour. - John Boswell!

MAKE IT WORK! DO THE WORK! SEE IT WORK!

Have a healthy-choice day!

ps: I'm enjoying the special articles on EH today about diabetic snack ideas and diabetic dessert recipes! Great ideas. Thanks to the EH person who posted it this morning!

Good morning to you!

I looked at Jason's car this morning now that the sun is coming up, and the trunk will need replaced and the tail light for sure. It don't look too bad from a distance, but am sure that his future father-in-law feels terrible about backing into his car last evening at his home. But thankfully, he has insurance to cover the damage.

THINKING OF OTHERS: When we think of others, it does help lower your BP (blood pressure) and does good for your body overall. Doing Christmas cards or a letter and sending to family members and friends can be memorable and helpful. Sharing a memory or a note along with your card can help your overall health too. I will be doing some cards today and working on homemade Christmas Card gift boxes too. The craft is using two card fronts, and one turns into a lid and the other a box that fits into each other.

VERSE FOR THE DAY: "This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh." Galatians 5:16

THOUGHTS: Being spirit-filled instead of calorie-filled gets results.

LESSON FOR THE DAY: Spending some quiet time with God in meditation or with a prayer walk can strengthen your heart, give you a fill of perseverance, and leads us away from temptations. Relying on His strength is offered to all who but will receive it.

RAINBOW COLORS - Color your plate with the rainbow colors, thus the colors of my daily post that are a reminder to us all to eat healthy colors every day. Vegetables and fruits with vibrant colors are full of fiber and healthy nutrients that aid in boosting our metabolism, keeping us full, and giving the best to our overall body and digestive system. So, eat up!

TIP FOR TODAY: Having the right shoes on your feet is an important thing to remember. Having a right fit so your shoes are not flopping, and having the right type of shoe for walking or running is also important.

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Try some weight-bearing exercises today and enjoy a good walk outdoors. The day here in PA is to warm up to 50, and will be an opportunity to get outdoors and get some sunshine too. Take a 15 minute walk or longer if you can. Keep your water bottle handy all day long! Journal your calories today!

Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour. - John Boswell!

MAKE IT WORK! DO THE WORK! SEE IT WORK!

Have a healthy-choice day!

ps: I'm enjoying the special articles on EH today about diabetic snack ideas and diabetic dessert recipes! Great ideas. Thanks to the EH person who posted it this morning!

My Christmas letters are copied, decorated, envelope stuffed, and most are already gone in the mail. I hope to work on the Christmas gift boxes and want to put two candy kisses in them and maybe a mini Hershey bar. The gift boxes are ones that you can give and then regive. They are made from a Christmas card front and takes two to make a box. When EH gets the photo setup going again, I will post a photo.

Today is WEIGH-IN DAY. You can post right on the post or if you are on the Gypsies spreadsheet, remember to post today. I maintained for the week, so still at 226.5.

RELAXATION is a key to rebuilding the muscles you worked so hard on with exercise and weight bearing lifts. I am now enjoying my spa, which is now repaired, and am so relaxed after a 15-minute water workout in 100 degree water!

It is sunny here this morning in PA, but was 30 degrees last I looked, but is to get to 46 degrees today. I do plan to get outside and take a walk, and walk to a few neighboring homes to deliver their Christmas letter by hand. I challenge you today to get out and meet and greet, and take advantage of the sunshine for some Vitamin D.

How is the DOS-WEEK CHALLENGE going for you? Did you try any of it? Some have, and it is a good challenge to work on getting into a routine of drinking water, doing an exercise, eating fruits and vegetables, focusing on protein or fiber, and brushing your teeth daily, and more. Saturday is the final day for this challenge.

VERSE FOR TODAY: "Make no mistake about this: God is not to be fooled; a man reaps what he sows." Galatians 6:7

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY: Are you getting results? No? Maybe you are reaping what you are sowing? We may be able to fool others, but if you don't put in the work, you do not get results. When you work hard on avoiding sugars and white flours and work hard on doing exercises and staying active, you feel better, and you get results!

TRIVIA QUESTION: Can you name a food that is both protein and fiber? _________

REMEMBER TO EAT THE COLORS THE RAINBOW TODAY! HAVE A MOVING AND ACTIVE DAY TODAY! MAKE IT WONDERFUL!

Good morning to you:

My Christmas letters are copied, decorated, envelope stuffed, and most are already gone in the mail. I hope to work on the Christmas gift boxes and want to put two candy kisses in them and maybe a mini Hershey bar. The gift boxes are ones that you can give and then regive. They are made from a Christmas card front and takes two to make a box. When EH gets the photo setup going again, I will post a photo.

Today is WEIGH-IN DAY. You can post right on the post or if you are on the Gypsies spreadsheet, remember to post today. I maintained for the week, so still at 226.5.

RELAXATION is a key to rebuilding the muscles you worked so hard on with exercise and weight bearing lifts. I am now enjoying my spa, which is now repaired, and am so relaxed after a 15-minute water workout in 100 degree water!

It is sunny here this morning in PA, but was 30 degrees last I looked, but is to get to 46 degrees today. I do plan to get outside and take a walk, and walk to a few neighboring homes to deliver their Christmas letter by hand. I challenge you today to get out and meet and greet, and take advantage of the sunshine for some Vitamin D.

How is the DOS-WEEK CHALLENGE going for you? Did you try any of it? Some have, and it is a good challenge to work on getting into a routine of drinking water, doing an exercise, eating fruits and vegetables, focusing on protein or fiber, and brushing your teeth daily, and more. Saturday is the final day for this challenge.

VERSE FOR TODAY: "Make no mistake about this: God is not to be fooled; a man reaps what he sows." Galatians 6:7

THOUGHTS FOR TODAY: Are you getting results? No? Maybe you are reaping what you are sowing? We may be able to fool others, but if you don't put in the work, you do not get results. When you work hard on avoiding sugars and white flours and work hard on doing exercises and staying active, you feel better, and you get results!

TRIVIA QUESTION: Can you name a food that is both protein and fiber? _________

REMEMBER TO EAT THE COLORS THE RAINBOW TODAY! HAVE A MOVING AND ACTIVE DAY TODAY! MAKE IT WONDERFUL!

Don and I got some Christmas shopping out of the way and did not go overboard by any means. He was very worried about spending anything since he is laid off, so we only got a few things, and I said it was enough. We bought reasonable things, and decided to help Jason with gasoline and groceries, so gift cards will be the wisest for him, and Steven needed a crock pot and a small safe, so shopping small is what we did, but is still huge for our circumstances.

PRAYERS are on my mind for those affected with a loss of a loved one and those who lost children in the shooting in Connecticut! Hearing the news while shopping is devestating and I certainly was thinking of Jordan and Erica, and thinking that if it can happen in CT, it could happen in PA too! How sad that people can take a life, and also those of young minds, and at a school. How come the school didn't have its doors locked? All schools here locally lock down after everyone is in! Why not in CT? We can always asked the What ifs! Hopefully, the community will come together for understanding and comfort with each other! It is so sad that this has happened, and also just before Christmas! What a horrific reminder each year hereafter this will be for so many families! But God can also bring something good from a tragedy too! We just have to wait and see what that will be! Yes, what is our world coming to?

VERSE FOR TODAY: "I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation wherewith you are called." Ephesians 4:1

THOUGHTS: Have you ever left yourself go physically? Eating constantly, doing more damage, putting more weight on? People do watch us. People can lose respect from others if they give up on themselves. Are you following a path that is worthy and of an example of health? Let us live to be fit! Together!

QUOTE OF THE DAY: "The one who attempts to be better than himself is likely to have more success than the one who attempts to be better than someone else."

DOS-WEEK CHALLENGE comes to an end today. How did you do on this challenge? I struggled with getting in aerobics several days this week, but got in some long walks on errand running days in town. I did well with eating fruits and vegetables and enjoyed many Slim fast shakes with raspberries and frozen bananas too. Post your results of your challenge today. Do you have an idea for a challenge you would like to do? Just share!

TWO-WEEK CHALLENGE - Dec. 16-31 - Lose 5# with me! Ready - set - go! How do you plan to do this?

TODAY'S TIP: Sneak water by adding more to your soup, your tea, your drinks, and your smoothies. Adding ice to your drinks is a great way to sneak in a few more ounces!

EACH DAY BRINGS NEW THINGS, SOME GOOD, SOME BAD! PRAY FOR THOSE WHO RECEIVE BAD NEWS, AND GIVE PRAISE FOR THOSE WHO RECEIVE GOOD NEWS! THINKING OF OTHERS WILL BOOST YOUR AWARENESS OF OTHERS AND YOU WON 'T DWELL ON YOUR OWN TROUBLES! WE ALL HAVE THEM! BUT I GIVE MINE TO GOD! HOW ABOUT YOU? HAVE A HEALTHY DAY!

Good morning everyone!

Don and I got some Christmas shopping out of the way and did not go overboard by any means. He was very worried about spending anything since he is laid off, so we only got a few things, and I said it was enough. We bought reasonable things, and decided to help Jason with gasoline and groceries, so gift cards will be the wisest for him, and Steven needed a crock pot and a small safe, so shopping small is what we did, but is still huge for our circumstances.

PRAYERS are on my mind for those affected with a loss of a loved one and those who lost children in the shooting in Connecticut! Hearing the news while shopping is devestating and I certainly was thinking of Jordan and Erica, and thinking that if it can happen in CT, it could happen in PA too! How sad that people can take a life, and also those of young minds, and at a school. How come the school didn't have its doors locked? All schools here locally lock down after everyone is in! Why not in CT? We can always asked the What ifs! Hopefully, the community will come together for understanding and comfort with each other! It is so sad that this has happened, and also just before Christmas! What a horrific reminder each year hereafter this will be for so many families! But God can also bring something good from a tragedy too! We just have to wait and see what that will be! Yes, what is our world coming to?

VERSE FOR TODAY: "I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation wherewith you are called." Ephesians 4:1

THOUGHTS: Have you ever left yourself go physically? Eating constantly, doing more damage, putting more weight on? People do watch us. People can lose respect from others if they give up on themselves. Are you following a path that is worthy and of an example of health? Let us live to be fit! Together!

QUOTE OF THE DAY: "The one who attempts to be better than himself is likely to have more success than the one who attempts to be better than someone else."

DOS-WEEK CHALLENGE comes to an end today. How did you do on this challenge? I struggled with getting in aerobics several days this week, but got in some long walks on errand running days in town. I did well with eating fruits and vegetables and enjoyed many Slim fast shakes with raspberries and frozen bananas too. Post your results of your challenge today. Do you have an idea for a challenge you would like to do? Just share!

TWO-WEEK CHALLENGE - Dec. 16-31 - Lose 5# with me! Ready - set - go! How do you plan to do this?

TODAY'S TIP: Sneak water by adding more to your soup, your tea, your drinks, and your smoothies. Adding ice to your drinks is a great way to sneak in a few more ounces!

EACH DAY BRINGS NEW THINGS, SOME GOOD, SOME BAD! PRAY FOR THOSE WHO RECEIVE BAD NEWS, AND GIVE PRAISE FOR THOSE WHO RECEIVE GOOD NEWS! THINKING OF OTHERS WILL BOOST YOUR AWARENESS OF OTHERS AND YOU WON 'T DWELL ON YOUR OWN TROUBLES! WE ALL HAVE THEM! BUT I GIVE MINE TO GOD! HOW ABOUT YOU? HAVE A HEALTHY DAY!

THOUGHTS: Are you dieting halfway? Is your heart really in it? Why are you doing it? Are you ready for change and a challenge? No more halfway measures. Throwing all your energy and commitment into losing weight should be your desire. Let’s resolve this together and have no indecision and insincerity!

CHALLENGES FOR TODAY: Decide to try the –week challenge to lose 5# before the end of the year. Take a good walk today. Turn away from an unhealthy snack today! Carry a water bottle with you.

FOOD CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK: Try switching all your foods to whole-grain products from the white floured products.

THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE! WE CAN DO THIS TOGETHER!

Steven is having a family/friend gathering at his apartment later today, and am sure he will have pizza. Moderation is the key. The Dallas Cowboys (Steven's gunning for them) and the Pittsburgh Steelers ( Jason is gunning for them) will be playing, and we all will be there to root for both teams. May the best men win! I will wear blue and white underneath, and a Pitt on top! That way, I can root for both. Got to support the kids, right?

* photos still are not posting.

Hi Cindy: How is your month going so far?

Good morning to you:

Today is Sensible Servings and Sensational Steps Sunday.

VERSE FOR TODAY: "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men." Colossians 3:23

THOUGHTS: Are you dieting halfway? Is your heart really in it? Why are you doing it? Are you ready for change and a challenge? No more halfway measures. Throwing all your energy and commitment into losing weight should be your desire. Let’s resolve this together and have no indecision and insincerity!

CHALLENGES FOR TODAY: Decide to try the –week challenge to lose 5# before the end of the year. Take a good walk today. Turn away from an unhealthy snack today! Carry a water bottle with you.

FOOD CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK: Try switching all your foods to whole-grain products from the white floured products.

THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE! WE CAN DO THIS TOGETHER!

Steven is having a family/friend gathering at his apartment later today, and am sure he will have pizza. Moderation is the key. The Dallas Cowboys (Steven's gunning for them) and the Pittsburgh Steelers ( Jason is gunning for them) will be playing, and we all will be there to root for both teams. May the best men win! I will wear blue and white underneath, and a Pitt on top! That way, I can root for both. Got to support the kids, right?

The website ate my post! I really hate typing things TWICE! WHAT IS WRONG WITH EH AND THEIR PHOTO POSTING SITUATION? That is so frustrating too when you CAN'T POST a photo. WHAT ARE THE TECHS DOING? Yes, it is Monday and I am thoroughly discouraged with so much! I hate my reading on the scale too! I hate what weekends do to me too! I hate fluctuations up and down and up again!

TODAY IS MEDITATE AND MOVING MUSCLES MONDAY!

Jason, my son, is taking his car in for repairs today and my husband Don is picking him up and they will do some Christmas shopping. I have some quick errand to run, and hopefully I can get motivated to make a difference in my gym today. I am not in the mood for exercise, and oh so not motivated to do a thing. I hate what the scale is doing and I'm hating going through a weekend with temptations and failing. I know it is one day at a time, one step at a time, but also I'm so frustrated with my hormones, my thyroid, and not having my walking room because my husband has the train display going up and will be up until mid-January. It is rainy outside, so I can't walk outside either, and I simply just hate the cold weather. What can I say, I'm not happy!

PATIENCE IS WHAT I NEED. I know better, but I just need to be still a bit, and not overthink what I need to do.

VERSE FOR TODAY: "Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10.

THOUGHTS: Yes, I know that God is with me in all that I do, but just have to remind myself of that when things seem to pile up on me. Knowing that I won't be able to get to my year-end goal is a bummer, but I continue on with the race to get as close as I can get. Doing the TWO-WEEK CHALLENGE=-LOSE 5# -Dec. 16-31 is on my agenda. ARe you with me?

Yes, I have days that I don't seem like I'm motivating myself, and am allowed to have a day like this now and then, but need to kick myself out of it, cause it isn't a nice feeling. maybe some lively Christmas music will help.

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Planning my week, making a good grocery list of good choices, doing some kind of exercises like squats and a 30 minute walk will help. Having two fruits and 3 vegetables, and some lean meat, and milk for calcium, is just what I need. Avoiding temptations at socials for the weekend didn't help matters, so avoiding all temptations today and avoiding all breads will get me further in the game today. Join me, ok? Motivate me!

WEIGHT-BEARING exercises help build muscles, so I hope to get in some cardio WITH MUSIC, since my guys won't be here this morning. Hoping that I can boost my own motivation this morning and get out of this slump and change the numbers on the scale.

QUESTIONS OF THE DAY: What is your BMI and MBR numbers? Do you know what they are today? When was the last time you figured out your numbers? Do you know how?What can you do to motivate yourself and others? When was the last time you took a moment to write a helpful encouraging post? ALSO, is it possible to overdo exercise to the point of being discouraged and wanting to not do it?

For me - yes! I need out of this mood!

LET'S MAKE THIS DAY COUNT! TURN THE TABLES ON YOUR WEIGHT LOSS!

Good morning to you:

The website ate my post! I really hate typing things TWICE! WHAT IS WRONG WITH EH AND THEIR PHOTO POSTING SITUATION? That is so frustrating too when you CAN'T POST a photo. WHAT ARE THE TECHS DOING? Yes, it is Monday and I am thoroughly discouraged with so much! I hate my reading on the scale too! I hate what weekends do to me too! I hate fluctuations up and down and up again!

TODAY IS MEDITATE AND MOVING MUSCLES MONDAY!

Jason, my son, is taking his car in for repairs today and my husband Don is picking him up and they will do some Christmas shopping. I have some quick errand to run, and hopefully I can get motivated to make a difference in my gym today. I am not in the mood for exercise, and oh so not motivated to do a thing. I hate what the scale is doing and I'm hating going through a weekend with temptations and failing. I know it is one day at a time, one step at a time, but also I'm so frustrated with my hormones, my thyroid, and not having my walking room because my husband has the train display going up and will be up until mid-January. It is rainy outside, so I can't walk outside either, and I simply just hate the cold weather. What can I say, I'm not happy!

PATIENCE IS WHAT I NEED. I know better, but I just need to be still a bit, and not overthink what I need to do.

VERSE FOR TODAY: "Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10.

THOUGHTS: Yes, I know that God is with me in all that I do, but just have to remind myself of that when things seem to pile up on me. Knowing that I won't be able to get to my year-end goal is a bummer, but I continue on with the race to get as close as I can get. Doing the TWO-WEEK CHALLENGE=-LOSE 5# -Dec. 16-31 is on my agenda. ARe you with me?

Yes, I have days that I don't seem like I'm motivating myself, and am allowed to have a day like this now and then, but need to kick myself out of it, cause it isn't a nice feeling. maybe some lively Christmas music will help.

CHALLENGE FOR TODAY: Planning my week, making a good grocery list of good choices, doing some kind of exercises like squats and a 30 minute walk will help. Having two fruits and 3 vegetables, and some lean meat, and milk for calcium, is just what I need. Avoiding temptations at socials for the weekend didn't help matters, so avoiding all temptations today and avoiding all breads will get me further in the game today. Join me, ok? Motivate me!

WEIGHT-BEARING exercises help build muscles, so I hope to get in some cardio WITH MUSIC, since my guys won't be here this morning. Hoping that I can boost my own motivation this morning and get out of this slump and change the numbers on the scale.

QUESTIONS OF THE DAY: What is your BMI and MBR numbers? Do you know what they are today? When was the last time you figured out your numbers? Do you know how?What can you do to motivate yourself and others? When was the last time you took a moment to write a helpful encouraging post? ALSO, is it possible to overdo exercise to the point of being discouraged and wanting to not do it?

So far, so good. I have been to the gym 14 days out of 17 and have lost 8 pounds. I have been extremely faithful in my daily diet except for this last Saturday. We had chocolate chip cookies and vegetarian lasagna. I have not eaten meat in 3 weeks as I saw that movie about our food and when it comes from and how the animals are treated and I have not been able to bring myself to eat meat since. Especially chicken!!!! Sound silly to you?

I am also trying to quit smoking and went 2 months and then smoked for 3 days.......grrrrrrrrrr!!! I am starting over AGAIN!!! Man I hate that when I do that!!! Been smoking 40 years and trying to quit for 2....someday I just might succeed!!!

2 years ago I was at 290 lbs, and today I am at 267.........the numbers are going down slow, but I am not beating myself up over them going down slow.....did that far to long and now I am just happy it is coming off.

Good Morning,

So far, so good. I have been to the gym 14 days out of 17 and have lost 8 pounds. I have been extremely faithful in my daily diet except for this last Saturday. We had chocolate chip cookies and vegetarian lasagna. I have not eaten meat in 3 weeks as I saw that movie about our food and when it comes from and how the animals are treated and I have not been able to bring myself to eat meat since. Especially chicken!!!! Sound silly to you?

I am also trying to quit smoking and went 2 months and then smoked for 3 days.......grrrrrrrrrr!!! I am starting over AGAIN!!! Man I hate that when I do that!!! Been smoking 40 years and trying to quit for 2....someday I just might succeed!!!

2 years ago I was at 290 lbs, and today I am at 267.........the numbers are going down slow, but I am not beating myself up over them going down slow.....did that far to long and now I am just happy it is coming off.

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